James is an experienced litigator specialising in class action defence.
He acts for listed companies, financial institutions, professional services firms and other defendants in class action litigation. He has a particular focus on shareholder, consumer and financial product claims, with expertise in matters intersecting with regulatory risk and governance issues.
James also represents clients in regulatory examinations, investigations and enforcement proceedings, and has extensive experience leading high-stakes regulatory and commercial litigation in the Federal and Supreme Courts.
James is recognised in Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” for Class Action Litigation and Banking & Finance Law.
Key deals
Leading insurance company
Defending a leading general insurance company in a class action regarding premium pricing.
Big 4 bank
Defending a Big 4 bank in a class action brought on behalf of commercial borrowers.
Australian wealth manager
Defending an Australian wealth manager in a shareholder class action.
Big 4 bank
Defending a Big 4 bank in high-profile civil penalty proceedings in relation to fee disclosure.
Australian director
Acting for an Australian director in the successful appeal of an ASIC banning order.
Regulatory investigations and public inquiries
Acting for corporate clients and individuals in numerous regulatory investigations and examinations (ASIC, ACCC, ICAC) and public inquiries.